The Scots Worthies

von John Howie

662 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Scots Worthies is a historical book written by John Howie that chronicles the lives and achievements of some of the most prominent figures in Scottish history. The book is divided into 2 parts: the first part covers the period from the Reformation to the Revolution, while the second part focuses on the period from the Revolution to the end of the 17th century.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, particularly the history of the Scottish church. It provides a detailed account of the lives and deeds of the most important figures in the Scottish Reformation, including John Knox, Andrew Melville, and George Wishart. It also covers the Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians who played a significant role in the struggle for religious freedom in Scotland.The Scots Worthies is written in a straightforward and accessible style, making it easy to read and understand. It is an excellent resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Scotland and the Scottish church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Religion und Spirituelles
• ISBN: 9781428637818
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 09.07.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: W. H. Carslaw